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WF62 UUM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 UUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 106,525 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 106,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,347 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 101,346 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,474 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,927 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,584 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light switch missing NO LIGHTS CHECKED (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,143 miles

nearside wiper blade is splitting

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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WF62 UUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF62 UUM registered?

WF62 UUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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